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"Give me liberty or give me death!"
Part of Patrick Henry's speech. Picture from: sentryjournal.com -
George Washington
Given the position of Commander-in Chief. Picture from: tenthamendmentcenter.com -
Declaration of Independence
Official document seperating the colonies from Britain. Picture from: ushistory.org -
Battle of Valcour Bay
British destroy most of the newly formed American Navy. Picture from: unmuseum.org -
American Flag
First American flag with 13 stars and stripes is adopted. Picture from: sonofthesouth.net -
Valley Forge
Continental Army set up camp for a winter that almost wiped them all out. Picture from: revolutionarynews.com -
French Alliance
France and the Americans become allies. Picture from: allamericanpatriots.com -
Military Training
Americans at Valley Forgeare trained in military for battles. Picture from: americanrevolution7.wikispaces.com -
Mary "Molly Pitcher" Hays
Known for working alongside her husband in the Battle at Monmouth. Picture from: darrylhattenhauer.com -
Battle of Monmouth
Washington retreats letting the British go on to New York City. Picture from: oldgloryprints.com -
Spain Joins War
Spain joins war against Britain. Picture from: gilmerfreepress.net -
Freed Slaves
Massechusettes constitution requests slaves to be freed. Picture from: cracked.com -
Benedict Arnold
The first American traitor/British spy. Picture from: unusualhistoricals.blogspot.com -
King's Mountain, South Carolina
Patriots winbattle in a little over an hour. Picture from: art.com -
Rebellion in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania soldiers rebel against officials because they haven't been paid. Picture from: dipity.com -
Battle of Yorktown
Patriots surround Yorktown to get the British to surrender and Patriots succeed. Picture from: britishbattles.com -
Peace With France and Spain
England, France and Spain sign a peace treaty. Picture from: helenamuseum.com -
Independence Recognized
American independence officially accepted by Spain, Sweden, Denmark and Russia. Picture from: drkatesview.wordpress.com -
Army Disperses
The Continental soldiers' work is done. Picture from: revolutionaryday.com -
End of Revolutionary War
America and Britain end the war by signing the Treaty of Paris. Picture from: allamericanpatriots.com
